adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
Alvord
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From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
Bartley
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From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
BUILDINGnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
Burt's
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From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
Clifford's
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From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
dogmanounUS /ˈdɑːɡmə/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
Dr
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From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
electrifyverbUS /ɪˈlektrəfaɪ/
excite suddenly and intensely
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
flesh-and-blood
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From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
heartinessnoun
active strength of body or mind
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
Marvin
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From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
MATERIALSnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
ministered
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From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
NATURE'SnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATURE'S BUILDING MATERIALS Some days after Burt's adventure, Dr. Marvin made his professional call in the evening.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Alvord, Squire Bartley, and the minister also happened in, and all were soon chatting around Mr. Clifford's ruddy hearth.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading His power lay chiefly in the homes of his people, where his genial presence was ever welcomed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pastor of this country parish was a sensible man, who, if he did not electrify his flock of a Sunday morning, honestly tried to guide it along safe paths, and led those whom he asked to follow.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He did not regard those to whom he ministered as so many souls and subjects of theological dogma, but as flesh-and-blood men, women, and children, with complex interests and relations; and the heartiness of his laugh over a joke, often his own, and the havoc that he made in the dishes of nuts and apples, proved that he had plenty of good healthful blood himself.
